Arsenal - Brentford (2025)

The match remained a tactical stalemate until the hour mark. Arsenal finally broke the deadlock when headed home after a period of sustained pressure. However, the lead was short-lived. Brentford, known for their set-piece prowess, found an equalizer through Keane Lewis-Potter , who capitalized on a long throw-in to restore parity in the 71st minute. Despite a frantic finish, including late chances for Gabriel Martinelli and Igor Thiago, neither side could find a winner. Key Performance Stats

Arsenal's push for the Premier League title hit a speed bump as they were held to a by a determined Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium on February 12, 2026. The result leaves the Gunners with a four-point lead at the top of the table. Fri, Feb 13 Match Summary Arsenal - Brentford

The encounter was a battle of efficiency versus pressure, with both sides showing resilience under the floodlights. Brentford 1 (Lewis-Potter 71') 1 (Madueke 61') Yellow Cards 3 (Janelt, Jensen, Ouattara) 2 (Magalhães, Gyökeres) Key Playmakers Sepp van den Berg (1 assist) Piero Hincapié (1 assist) Goalkeeper Saves Caoimhin Kelleher (1) David Raya (2) Team News & Lineup Shuffles The match remained a tactical stalemate until the hour mark

Mikel Arteta made significant changes for this London derby, managing a squad that had just seen off Sunderland. Notable absences from the starting XI included and Martin Ødegaard , who were named as substitutes alongside Jurrien Timber . Brentford, known for their set-piece prowess, found an

The Title Race Tightens: Arsenal Held by Resilient Brentford

Arsenal now look ahead to a critical run-in as Manchester City continues to apply pressure from second place. Meanwhile, Brentford remains in the hunt for a European spot, sitting in 7th place and maintaining their reputation as a "giant-killer" on home turf.